Timeless Beauty

Image by jmtimages via Flickr The cases of swine flu has been steadily increasing since its outbreak in April 2009. So far, the virus has killed at least a thousand people in the United States alone. Almost 100 children had died and 46 states have already recorded numerous cases of the outbreak. In response to this rising epidemic, President Barack Obama has declared the swine flu epidemic as a national emergency. As part of the declaration, US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius can bypass federal rules in opening alternative health care sites, such as offsite hospital centers at schools and community centers. Relocating offsite can prevent further spreading of the virus to non-infected patients and health workers at community centers, hospitals and other treatment areas. Hospitals can also change the rules to speed up access to treatment, such as requiring less information from patients so they can be given treatment as soon as possible. For our part, we must stay vigilan...

I have been having some allergic reaction while working at the office. I don't feel sick like that when I'm outside or when I'm at home. It seems there is something wrong with the air at the office that I get this clogged nose, itchy eyes and a budding sore throat. I think it is time the office cleans the AC filters of the aircons. Cleaning the AC filters is easy. Take the dirty filter out; filters are easy to slide out of the aircon. Wash the mesh with water and soap. Professional cleaners use water hoses with a special nozzle that controls the flow of water. However, if you want to do it yourself, just a wash rag, a little soap, and warm water will do. Make sure the filter is dry before placing it back inside the aircon. Cleaning the AC filters regularly saves on energy. The aircon won't have to work so hard to keep the air temp low. Plus the air that circulates is cleaner; less dust are floating around the room.